Latest articles about Fourth Wing and Iron Flame books.
Onyx Storm Theory: Tairn is special, he gave Violet the power of the sky
There is this frightening theory going around online that suggests how dragons could be evil by channeling from the ground, the wrong source. If you are not familiar with it, I will give you the gist. The theory was created by one smart lady Emily. Dragons channeling from the wrong source In the Empyrean series,… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Berwyn and Xaden are both from Tyrrendor
I’m putting this theory together after a conversation with one of our fellow readers, Tejaswani. Tejaswani believes Berwyn is somehow Fen Riorson. While I don’t think Berwyn is Xaden’s father, I do think there’s a connection between them. Let’s start with some quotes and the obvious clues: “He drags a single, long fingernail down my… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Tyrrendor always had dragon riders
Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series is brimming with intricate world-building, lost histories, and tantalizing clues about the past. As Iron Flame unveils more about Tyrrendor, the Riorson family, and the role of runes, a compelling theory emerges—one that reshapes our understanding of the world’s forgotten rulers, magic, and the divine. Thank you so much to Poppy… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 22
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. The chapter starts off strong with the epigraph, giving us incredibly useful information about the second Krovlan uprising. But that raises an important question—what about the first? This isn’t the first… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 21
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. We start the chapter with an epigraph that feels particularly significant. “Tyrrendor was the last province to cut contact with the isles. It has a reputation for cunning leadership, but in this… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 20
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. The beginning of Chapter 20 feels very much like an information dump—but in the best possible way. Jack is still alive, and Violet continues to question him. She also practices her signet,… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 19
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. Right away, Chapter 19 gives us Easter eggs. “I’m struck with the oddest urge to try and pluck strands from the very sky and weave runes.” An odd thing to say, indeed.… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 18
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. We’re going to start with the epigraph. Do we think there will be exploration beyond the Emerald Sea? Ice-tipped weaves—I can imagine Ridoc doing well here. And Heaton too. He can breathe… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 17
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. In one of her recent Q&As, Rebecca Yarros mentioned that there is usually a double meaning in the epigraphs, so we’re going to pay much closer attention to them. Chapter 17… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Why was Violet touched by Dunne
Have you ever wondered why Asher decided to go to Dunne and not… I don’t know, Zihnal? Amari? Why Dunne for Violet? One would think that being favored by the Goddess of Gods might make a lot more sense, right? In this little theory of mine, I want to share my train of thought on… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 16
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. Chapter 16 reveals the full story behind that initial teaser we got from Rebecca Yarros some months ago. It’s about seeing Xaden and Violet on the sparring mat—only this time, they… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 15
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. Chapter 15 opens with Xaden Riorson welcoming everyone to Signet Sparring. It’s cute. We also learn about a very complex set of wards, which I wonder if it’s going to come… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 14
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. Chapter 14 opens with a clear explanation as to why Violet made that comment that her relationship with Xaden just ended. Gosh, Rebecca Yarros knows how to do a cliffhanger even… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 13
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. I was wondering when we were going to learn what happened to Jesinia, and woah, Markham is gruesome. She has been removed from her adept path. What we do know, however,… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 12
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. As expected, the chapter opens with a touch of intimacy between Xaden and Violet, along with some new nuggets of information. Sgaeyl sensed that Tairn was in danger (and with that, Violet too).… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 11
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. It’s fair to say that Chapter 10 has so much going on—a lot of new information and a lot of Easter eggs, as we discussed. I don’t know about you, but… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: How to get Xaden’s soul back
While reading Onyx Storm again (I know, third time already), I started thinking of all the possible ways we can get Xaden’s soul back. I already mentioned in my previous theory that I think Violet will have to differentiate between Xaden’s shadows to get to him, but how can we possibly get his soul back?… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Are the dragons evil?
Rebecca Yarros has woven a complex and intricate world in The Empyrean Series, filled with powerful dragons, morally gray conflicts, and hidden truths about magic. While dragons are seen as the righteous force against venin, are they truly as noble as they seem? Could it be that they, too, have their own dark history? Let’s… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Who exactly is Berwyn
It’s natural to ask: who exactly is Berwyn? Is he the Sage? Is he a general? Is there even a difference between a Sage and a general? Why is he so fixated on Xaden and Violet? And why does he want to kill dragons rather than use them for magic? I’m going to attempt to… Continue reading
Q&A with Rebecca Yarros – Answering our Onyx Storm questions
Rebecca Yarros has been touring for Onyx Storm, and she’s been kind enough to answer some of our most burning questions. I’m trying to collect as many of the questions and answers as I can and have them all in one space for you to muse over. Obviously, Rebecca Yarros is wonderful, and she’s been… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory – Violet will find Xaden (he taught her how)
It comes as no surprise that the ending of Onyx Storm rattled us all. Don’t get me wrong, I love the series, but after waiting more than a year to get some answers about Xaden, things are only getting worse. And no doubt, they will get even darker (AND WORSE) in Book 4. How are… Continue reading
Theophanie
Name Theophanie Rank Venin, and Maven Relationships Lilith Sorrengail (her signet answer)Dunne (her previous Goddess)Violet Sorrengail (main enemy) Signet Storm Wielder Physical Appearance: She has long silver hair often worn in a braid, red veins around her eyes that pulsate when she wields her power, and an aged tattoo on her forehead that hints at… Continue reading
Berwyn
Name Berwyn Rank Venin, Sage and Maven Relationships Xaden Riorson (his initiate)Panchek (informant)Jack (his initiate) Signet TBC Physical Appearance: Berwyn has a scar down the middle of his face, which he received when Xaden threw him into a ravine at Basgiath. About Berwyn wields extraordinary power, enough to slay a dragon with a dagger. He… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Who turned venin at the end?
I woke up in the middle of the night because I couldn’t sleep. Oh, Rebecca Yarros, you are so, so clever. She’s managed to divide the internet into two groups: those who think Bodhi turned venin and those who think Garrick turned. But what if it was Brennan or Aaric? Hear me out, hear me… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Love is all we need (well, at least what Xaden needs)
Nothing beats a cheesy post title: Love is all we need. But wait until we dig into this theory—you’ll love it too. Yeah, okay, pun intended. To give you context, I’ll start from the beginning. Rebecca Yarros is a military romance writer. She dedicates her books to her husband, the love of her life. Sure,… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Sloane is life, Naolin was…not
The time has come to talk about Sloane. Sloane is such a beautifully crafted character with a fantastic arc. Given just how gentle and warm Liam was, we were all shocked by her reaction towards Violet. Yet Violet continues to look after her. Violet respects her promises, doesn’t she? She promised Liam she’d look after… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Theory: Could Violet be pregnant
I received hundreds of emails asking me if there is a possibility that Violet is pregnant in Onyx Storm. It turns out there is quite a heated discussion about Violet and Xaden having a potential heir to Tyrrendor. Is it possible that Violet is pregnant? I would like to unpack this theory based on what… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 10
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this series, it’s that no sentence is ever written without purpose. Nothing is redundant—likely one of the main reasons the Empyrean Series is so successful. The… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 9
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. The chapter opens with the phrase “six of us”—yet again, a different six. I feel like Rebecca Yarros is subtly hinting at something here, but she keeps rotating the riders and fliers so… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 8
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. The chapter opens with the introduction of a new God, Hedeon. I absolutely love how the Gods are becoming more integral to the story—it’s feeding right into my Gods theory! It’s fascinating to… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 7
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. I know it’s unusual for me to start with a question, but why does Ridoc want to join the quest squad so badly? Ridoc has always liked Violet and loyally followed her. But… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 6
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. Oh, how I loved when Violet cut off Aura! Of course, Violet dares. This is one of those fantastic moments when the smart one stands up to the bully. YES! Thank you, Violet!… Continue reading
Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 5
It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first. Leave it to our girl Violet to find something positive about Xaden right away: Xaden can sense venin. So, there goes the theory that venin share a collective mind. That’s not quite it.… Continue reading
